"Join Oʻahu’s sexiest LGBTQ+ dancers & drag kings as the Aphrodisiacs celebrate National Pride Month with some of the island’s most unique Neo Burlesque & Drag for one night only in Chinatown. The Aphrodisiacs are hitting the World Famous Pineapple Stage at O'ahu's Premier Gay Bar, Scarlet Honolulu. "Bring your crew, your boo or make … Continue reading The Aphrodisiacs Carpet Munchin’ Cabaret BurLEZque & Drag King Revue

Hawaiʻi Queer Soccer (HQS) is a co-ed sports league created to foster a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ members, and their Season 1 Finals will be played July 28, followed by a Closing Ceremony, Party and Awards at Halaʻs. HQS was built with the intention of coming together and helping expand the community through … Continue reading Hawaiʻi Queer Soccer Season 1 Play Offs

"Join the fabulously funny Candi Shell, with Tara Way and Princess B, and a glam squad of local drag legends at Hard Rock Cafe Honolulu for a morning filled with more sparkle than your favorite mimosa. Get ready for life-giving laughs, jaw-dropping fashion statements, and all the interactive entertainment you can handle. Bid farewell to … Continue reading Drag Brunch Bingo – with PRIDE!

In honor of National Pride Month, Spill The Tea Cafe (STTC) is hosting their Annual Youth Pride Fest with music, activities, food and more.  STTC believes in uplifting the voices and experiences of LGBTQIA+ youth to build a resilient and vibrant community. You can support their efforts at this fundraiser, and help them empower and … Continue reading 3rd Annual Youth Pride Fest

Join the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce at the world's largest LGBTQ+ business event July 30 - August 2 in Palm Springs. "Be Exceptional" is where innovation will meet inclusivity, and where global leaders unite for a brighter, more connected future. For more information, click here. The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) is the … Continue reading Registration open: NGLCC International Business & Leadership Conference

PBS Hawai'i has packaged six of Qwavesʻ short films into a collection that documents and honors gender and sexual diversity across the uniquely multicultural landscape of the Pacific. The films premiered online on June 8, and continue to stream for free on the PBS Hawaiʻi website. Explore, watch, and share HERE. "Emmy Award-winning and Oscar-shortlisted … Continue reading Lei Pua ʻAla – Queer Films from the Pacific

The films of the New Queer Cinema pioneer Greg Araki have seen a resurgence of interest the past few years, with his movies taking on new relevancy. This retrospective at HoMAʻs Doris Duke Theatre includes Araki’s breakout hit The Living End, along with his Teenage Apocalypse Trilogy (Totally F***ed Up, The Doom Generation, and Nowhere) and Mysterious … Continue reading Through July 7: Gregg Araki Retrospective at HoMA

Join Hawaiʻi Triennial 2025 artist Salote Tawale for an Artist Talk at Arts & Letters Gallery on Saturday, July 6 at 6pm. Tawale, a queer woman of color, understands her artworks as self-portraits. Working from the perspective of her Indigenous Fijian and Anglo-Australian heritage, Tawale’s practice-led research explores the identity of the individual within collective … Continue reading HT25 Artist Talk: Salote Tawale

The genderqueer writer, therapist, political organizer, and founder of The Embodiment Institute, Prentis Hemphill will be in conversation with Noʻu Revilla at Ka Waiwai Mōʻiliʻili on July 9. In their latest book, Hemphill shows us how we must learn to heal ourselves, connect with one another, and embody our values. "The book is a tool … Continue reading Prentis Hemphill: What It Takes To Heal Book Tour

Lei Pua ʻAla | Queer Histories of Hawaiʻi has announced auditions for dancers with a strong foundation in traditional hula and an appreciation for discovery for a new project conceived, directed and choreographed by Kumu Hula Patrick Makuakāne. Be part of a history-making Hōʻike celebrating Waikīkīʻs historic past. Auditions will be held Friday, July 12 … Continue reading Lei Pua ʻAla Dancers Auditions